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Michael James Benson
Welcome to Top Notch Nonsense. A Genre Film Review Podcast. This is a film review and comedy pod done by a husband and wife to introduce each other to cinema cinema that’s obscure and beautiful, obscene and adorable.
Hosts: Michael James Benson @mjbcomedy Maranda Mobley
Music By @rickwood
Edited By Michael Benson
Art By Ed Greer
A Pee Wee Herman Triple Feature (1985) (1988) (2016)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 72.
A Pee Wee Herman Triple Feature. (1985) (1988) (2016)
Michael who has had a life long fear of Pee Wee Herman watches all 3 movies, episodes from a TV Show and a TV special to get over the scary fear of Pee Wee Herman. Those three movies are ‘Pee Wee's Big Adventure’ ‘Big Top Pee-Wee’ and ‘Pee Wee’s Big Holiday’. They are also some triggering dark comedy conversation about Paul R’s misdeeds at the very beginning. So be forewarned.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset make sense and find out to see if they are Top Notch Nonsense.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; Spoilers ALWAYS
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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01:46:3925/11/2024
The Bio-Exorcist Reigns: Beetlejuice 1 and 2 (1988) (2024)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 71
The Bio-Exorcist Reigns: Beetlejuice 1 and 2 (1988) (2024)
We get silly with our favorite trickster demon. Also Discussed: The Deliverance, Hunting Housewives, The Perfect Couple (2024).
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset make sense and find out to see if they are Top Notch Nonsense.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; Spoilers ALWAYS
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
[email protected]
02:19:4423/11/2024
Morals and Ethics: Election (1999) and The Campaign (2012)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 70.
Morals and Ethics: Election (1999) and The Campaign (2012)
It’s been a handful of days since the results of the presidential election. Here’s hoping ya can enjoy listening to this one. We go over how much a studio in Manhattan would cost now. Also talked about: Jackpot (2024), the telephone (1988), a dangerous woman (1993).
Election Notes Without Context: 1:06:32-1:08:56
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset make sense and find out to see if they are Top Notch Nonsense.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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01:53:2318/11/2024
Halloween: The Thorn Trilogy (1988) (1989) (1995)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 69.
Halloween the Thorn Trilogy (1988) (1989) (1995)
Belated Halloween Episode. The infamous middle halloween trilogy. Also discussed: Tarot, meet the killer parents, night swim/bag of lies, and Destroy All Neighbors.
Halloween Notes Without Context: 1:16:19- 1:18:36
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset make sense and find out to see if they are Top Notch Nonsense.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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01:21:5812/11/2024
Carrie-o-thon (1976) (1999) (2002) (2013)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 68. Carrie-o-thon
It’s a carrie-o-thon. With the original (1976), the sequel (1999), the TV pilot (2002) and the prestige elevated sharp and above average budget (2013).
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset make sense and find out to see if they are Top Notch Nonsense.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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02:40:0911/11/2024
SE Hinton’s Tough Guys: The Outsiders/Rumble Fish (1983)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 67.
SE Hinton’s Tough Guys: The Outsiders/Rumble Fish (1983)
SE Hinton’s Tough Guys AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 5. These Young Toughs Struggle Through To Be Adults
Also Discussed The Nuthouse (1992)
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset make sense and find out to see if they are Top Notch Nonsense.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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03:40:4605/11/2024
Dont Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead (1991) (2024)
Episode 66. Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter is dead (1991) and (2024)
A long long long long one for two movies that probably don’t need it. But you are welcome. The one with Christina Applegate and the one with Ms. Pat. I really hope you enjoy. Sorry we took a while. More episodes in the upcoming days I swear.
Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead Notes Without Context 4:31:40-4:42:07
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset make sense and find out to see if they are Top Notch Nonsense.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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04:43:0302/11/2024
Drew Being Bad: Poison Ivy/Doppelgänger
Drew Being Bad: Poison Ivy/Doppelgänger
This Week we jump into the conniving characters portrayed by one of America’s Sweethearts. Plus talk about 3 sequels to ‘Poison Ivy’ and ‘Cheerleader Camp’. NSFW and very Adult. Connections to ‘popcorn’, ‘The Crush” and ‘mannequin’. More gothic imagery
Poison Ivy Notes Without Context: 1:16:30-1:24:11
Doppelgänger Notes Without Context 2:52:37-3:00:57
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset make sense and find out to see if they are Top Notch Nonsense.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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03:03:5512/10/2024
Alicia-Predator and Prey: The Crush (1993)/The Babysitter (1995)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 64. Alicia-Predator and Prey: The Crush (1993)/The Babysitter (1995)
Alicia Silverstone playing the victim and the perpetrator. Pervy, icky, disgustingness about the base emotions of teenagers who want to destroy other lives. Beware, dark uncomfortable jokes about the worst acts known to man and woman and children.
As always NSFW and Spoilers abound.
The Crush Notes Without Context: 1:47:45-1:54:24
The Babysitter Notes Without Context 3:26:33-3:34:22
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset make sense and find out to see if they are Top Notch Nonsense
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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03:35:1706/10/2024
Dour and Lighthearted Contract Killer Movies: Knox Goes Away (2023)/Hit-Man (2023)
Episode 63. Dour and Lighthearted Contract Killer Movies: Knox Goes Away (2023)/Hit-Man (2023)
While Michael Keaton loses his memory Glen Powell puts on disguises. Apparently Michael has some issues with how the media treats the pushing of Glen Powell. A lot of fun angry joking in this one.
Knox Goes Away Notes Without Context 1:24:26-1:35:35
Hit Man Notes Without Context 2:40:31-2:2:50:14
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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02:58:2429/09/2024
Sicko Fairy Tales With Outspoken Ladies Who Don’t Take No S**t: Freeway (1996)/Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trick Baby (1999)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 62
Sicko Fairy Tales With Outspoken Ladies Who Don’t Take No S**t: Freeway (1996)/Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trick Baby (1999)
There is the true evil of men against confident ladies who don’t mess around. Matthew Bright’s vision of dark life in modern America through the eyes of 2 downtrodden girls ready to fight the world and the worst of the worst. The ‘Neo-exploitation classic’ as Vinegar Syndrome put it & it’s disjointed and really bizarre sequel. One Little Red Riding Hood Story and One Hansel And Gretel Story. Vanessa (Reese) and Crystal (Natasha) deserve your respect. We talk about some extremely triggering and dangerous stuff so be warned. NSFW and very explicit and of course Spoilers abound.
Freeway Notes Without Context: 1:57:39-2:05:56
Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trick Baby: Notes Without Context: 3:06:54-3:15:34
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
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03:19:0522/09/2024
61. Killers Protecting Their Daughters: Choke (2001)/Mr. Brooks (2007)
Episode 61. Killers Protecting Their Daughters: Choke (2001)/Mr. Brooks (2007)
AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 4
Another Long Doozy of a pod talking about the men who protect their daughters who may have passed down some bad hereditary genes. This is also the 4th Volume of pairings that have Dennis Hopper in them. Dropping later this week: two more episodes too make up for the lack of episodes over the past two weeks….Also, discussed are Psychic Killer (1975), Ghosthouse (1988), Witchery (1989)
Choke Notes Without Context 1:28:10-1:37:22
Mr. Brooks Notes Without Context 3:52:02-4:00:38
Ghosthouse soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_khj2WvrD-VjY7Bp5TYI90ipFOkyFQx74U
NSFW. Its An explicit comedy podcast
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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04:01:0917/09/2024
Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 2: Pin (1988)/Living Doll (1990)
60. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 2: Pin (1988)/Living Doll (1990)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 60. These two guys just can’t get enough of near humans that won’t love them back. The flip side dark side to Mannequin and its sequel. Also discussed Dangerous Pursuit, Bash Latter Day Plays and Glam.
Pin Notes Without Context 1:16:21-1:18:45
Living Doll Notes Without Context 2:51:37-2:56:52
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
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02:59:2504/09/2024
Dystopian Grindhouse Vol. 1 I AM A WARRIOR: The Warriors (1979)/1990: Bronx Warriors (1982)
Episode 59. The Warriors (1979)/1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982)
What we do here is talk about roving gangs of beauty. Other Movies Discussed are Partners (1982) and My Son Hunter (2022)
The Warriors Notes Without Context 1:39:52-1:44:42
1990: The Bronx Warriors Notes Without Context 2:50:03-3:00:20
NSFW
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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03:01:5031/08/2024
Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 1: Mannequin (1987)/Mannequin 2 (1991)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 58. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 1: Mannequin(1987)/Mannequin 2 (1991)
Another Doozy of a long one and they are starting to get fairly long. Take your time with them on the road. Also discussed are day of the dolphin, popcorn/evil-ed, derailed, talk to me, Maggie moore(s). Another couple episodes in the next couple days.
Mannequin Notes without context 1:25:51-1:32:48
Mannequin 2 Notes without Context: 3:12:19-3:19:46
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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03:20:3725/08/2024
Rando Giallo Vol. 3-The New York Ripper (1982)/Warriors of the Year 2072 (1984)
This is Top Notch Nonsense Episode 57. Rando Giallo Vol. 3 AKA Master Director Episode Lucio Fulci.
Really Uncomfortable Violence Paired With Real Dumb Violence. Also discussed: Zolta: Hound of Dracula (1978), Star Crystal (1986), The Circle (2017), Haunted Mansion (2023), and Atlas (2024).
The New York Ripper Notes Without Context 1:10:56-1:17:26
Warriors of the year 2072 Notes Without Context: 2:38:50-2:48:00
Sorry for the lateness of the episode. Another episode should be coming out this upcoming Saturday, stay tuned.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
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02:48:5813/08/2024
Scary Plant Life: Little Shop Of Horrors (1960/1986)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 56
Feed Me! Also, talked about are Please Don’t Eat My Mother (1973), Death Screams (1982), and Late Night with the Devil (2023).
Little shop of horrors (1960) Notes WithOut Context 1:16:46-1:21:32
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Notes Without Context 2:32:40-2:37:03
NSFW and Spoilers as per usual
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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02:38:0503/08/2024
Hopper Connection Vol. 3- Backtrack (1990)/Paris, Trout (1991)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 55. Hopper Connection Vol. 3 Jerkface Bullies and Manipulative Lovers
Can you be in love with your kidnapper? Fascism being a learned cultural psychological state. Being married to a monster is not fun. Dennis Hopper brings these thoughts plus more in his 3rd episode of top notch nonsense as well as More Intense Weirdness From The Master Actor. PLUS: Discussion about car insurance inside. Also, quick thoughts on the movies: strays (2023), earthquake (1974), Rear Window Remake (1998), unfrosted (2024), corruption (1968), Kung Fu Zombie (1981)
Backtrack Notes Without Context 1:57:55-2:03:35
Paris Trout 3:46:01-3:50:07
As Always A LOT of Spoilers and NSFW.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
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03:50:3825/07/2024
Early John Waters: Mondo Trasho (1969)/Multiple Maniacs (1970)
Master Director-Early John Waters: Mondo Trasho (1969)/Multiple Maniacs (1970)
Just what you think: the birth of a cult icon, a musical interlude, dildo, and the definition of a rimmer. “Lying on the couch, relaxing and taking dope”
Mondo trasho 40:45-45:15
Multiple Maniacs Notes Without Context 1:54:07-2:01:32
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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02:09:3818/07/2024
Fantasy And Sci Fi Camp: Beyond Atlantis (1973)/Conquest (1983)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 53. The two movies talked about today are Beyond Atlantis (1973) and Fulci's Conquest (1983). Conversation includes Sig Haig and his Juices, incest, colonialism, netting people, facing your own evil, and weapons manufacturing. The Main characters went These two require drugs to enjoy. Other movies discussed briefly: Lockless Horror, Dinosaur Prison, Five Nights at Freddie’s, and Lord of Misrule
Beyond Atlantis Notes Without Context: 53:48-58:51
Conquest Notes Without Context: 1:34:40-1:1:41:30
NSFW and Spoilers Abound
credits: Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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01:44:4616/07/2024
Drag Road Trips: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert / To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything!
This is episode 52 of Top Notch Nonsense…one the way to perform.
Hope everyone has had a great Pride Month and to celebrate we are going over The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert from 1994 starring Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce. As well as the 1995 film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo.
“The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” notes without context 52:53-56:44
“To Wong Foo…” notes without context 1:47:52-1:51:31
You can stream The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert free with ads on PlutoTV and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar is streaming free with ads on Amazon Prime.
The Hot Spot Notes Without Context 45:15-50:08
The Paperboy Notes Without Context 1:39:38-1:40:22
*SPOILERS EVERYWHERE OBVIOUSLYYYYYY AND AS ALWAYS NSFW
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CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
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01:53:1229/06/2024
Hopper Connection Vol. 2: The Hot Spot / The Paperboy
Hello and welcome to Episode 51 of Top Notch Nonsense...Sun Fried Noirs.
Don Johnson “The Drifter” gets in over his head in The Hot Spot with Jennifer Connelly while Nicole Kidman lusts after John Cusack with Matthew McConaughey (alumnus of Top Notch Nonsense “Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Next Generation) taking notes and Zac Efron pines for Nicole in The Paperboy.
This week’s films are The Hot Spot from 1990 starring Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen and Jennifer Connelly as well as 2012’s The Paperboy starring Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron, David Oyelowo, Macy Gray, John Cusacka and Nicole Kidman.
You can stream The Paperboy free with ads on a few platforms including Amazon Prime and The Hot Spot on Pluto TV
The Hot Spot Notes Without Context 45:15-50:08
The Paperboy Notes Without Context 1:39:38-1:40:22
*SPOILERS EVERYWHERE OBVIOUSLYYYYYY AND AS ALWAYS NSFW
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CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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01:43:2127/06/2024
SNL Gender & Family Issue Comedies: It's Pat / Stuart Saves His Family
Welcome to episode 50 of Top Notch Nonsense: 90’s SNL Comedies making observed bad jokes and points about addiction, gender, narcissism, generational trauma, among other topics. Unexpectedly crass and sad jokes.
There’s more talk about peeing than what we were expecting. One of these two comedies is actually a comedy.
This week’s films are 1994’s It’s Pat starring Julia Sweeney, Dave Foley and Charles Rocket as well as Stuart Saves His Family from 1995 starring Al Franken, Laura San Giacomo and Vincent D'Onofrio.
It’s Pat and Stuart Saves His Family is available to rent on multiple platforms.
“It’s Pat” Notes without context 1:28:57-1:33:26
“Stuart Saves His Family” Notes without context 2:32:53- 2:36:58
*SPOILERS EVERYWHERE OBVIOUSLYYYYYY AND AS ALWAYS NSFW
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CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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02:39:5626/06/2024
Dennis Hopper Connection Vol. 1 - Night Tide / Under The Skin
Episode 49 of the Top Notch Nonsense Podcast features young men following their d**ks into the dark void.
They just can't handle the supernatural femininity.
One of this week’s films are connected to Dennis Hopper in some way and connected to each other. They are Night Tide from 1961 also starring Linda Lawson & Luana Anders as well as the 2013 film Under The Skin directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring Scarlett Johansson.
Maranda hated ‘under the skin’ so much she read her notes without context.
Notes without context if ya wanna skip Night Tide: 43:14-47:57
Notes without context if ya wanna skip Under The Skin: 1:20:33-1:24:21
*SPOILERS EVERYWHERE OBVIOUSLYYYYYY AND AS ALWAYS NSFW
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CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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01:28:3121/06/2024
Master Creator Series: Julie Brown - Medusa: Dare To Be Truthful / Attack of the 5 Foot 2 Women
Welcome to episode 48 of Top Notch Nonsense…
Master Creator Series: Julie Brown Celeb Parodies - Medusa: Dare To Be Truthful / Attack of the 5 Foot 2 Women
When a 90’s icon tries to be other icons, it’s a funny time.
Today's films both feature that ICON of the 90’s Julie Brown and are 1991’s Mockumentary Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful and 1994’s Attack of The 5 Foot 2 Woman
For those who want to skip this part:
Time Stamp Notes Without Context for medusa: 41:11-42:42
Time Stamp Notes Without Context for Attack of the 5 Foot 2 Women: 1:22:51-1:26:07
*SPOILERS EVERYWHERE OBVIOUSLYYYYYY AND AS ALWAYS NSFW
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CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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01:26:4115/06/2024
Master Director Series: Tobe Hooper - Lifeforce / I’m Dangerous Tonight.
Yes i know what you're thinking is this the 3rd episode in a roaw about E.T type people..... Maybe but who cares.
Apparently, aliens want your juices and cloaks do too.
This week's films both come from director Tobe Hooper. First, Lifeforce from 1985 starring Steve Railsback, Peter Firth and Frank Finlay. As well as the 1990 made-for-television supernatural horror film I'm Dangerous Tonight starring Mädchen Amick, Corey Parker and R. Lee Ermey.
*SPOILERS EVERYWHERE OBVIOUSLYYYYYY AND AS ALWAYS NSFW
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CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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01:45:3410/06/2024
Cruel Family Horror: Flowers in the Attic
There is something wrong with everyone's family.
HOPEFULLYYYY it's not what happens in this story.
This week we are visiting two versions of Flowers In The Attic.
One from 1987 starring Victoria Tennant, Kristy Swanson and Jeb Stuart Adams. The second is the 2014 Lifetime movie version starring Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn and Kiernan Shipka.
*SPOILERS EVERYWHERE OBVIOUSLYYYYYY
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CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
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01:33:1006/06/2024
Remakes of the 50’s Vol. 2: Runaway Daughters / Jailbreakers / Cool and The Crazy / Invaders From Mars
Remake Roundup and More Aliens. What else is there to say?
This episode’s films are from the Rebel Highway Series on Showtime, Runaway Daughters, Jailbreakers and Cool and the Crazy all from 1994s THENNNN Invaders From Mars from 1953 and 1986.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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01:49:5704/06/2024
Stephen King Adaptations: The Night Flier / Dreamcatcher
Low or high budget, you can definitely go wrong with these horror movies.
This week’s films are all based on the works of Stephen King. First, The Night Flier from 1997 starring Miguel Ferrer, Julie Entwisle and Dan Monahan AND 2003’s Dreamcatcher starring Morgan Freeman, Thomas Jane and Jason Lee.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
02:37:0830/05/2024
Master Director Series: Steven Soderberg - Mental Health Thrillers: Side Effects / Unsane
This week we have the another installment of the Master Director Series right here on Top Notch Nonsense. This time we are featuring Steven Soderberg.
Ladies battling their worst instincts and others while popping pills and glaring at bad ex-boyfriends and stalkers.
This week's films are Side Effects from 2013 starring Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Channing Tatum and 2018's Unsane starring Claire Foy and Joshua Leonard.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:40:2320/05/2024
Fighting Your Brain In The ’60’s: David and Lisa / Charly
What is there to say about what psychiatrists and scientists do to disturbed humans.
These two truly TRIGGERED Michael. Very angry at the “Normals” in these movies.
A couple of words about VHS 85, no one will save you, A Haunting in Venice.
This week's films are David and Lisa from 1962 starring Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin and Howard Da Silva AND 1968's Charly starring Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom and Leon Janney
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:33:2018/05/2024
Rando Giallo Vol. 2 : Number 9 In Common - The Killer Reserved Nine Seats / Nine Guests For A Crime
They all hate each other. They all F**K each other; They nearly all are scared for each other when they all start to feel the demise.
These 2 pictures are if Agatha Christie mystery story and a “Melrose Place” episode had seeeexxxxxxx….like most Giallos.
This week's films are 1974's The Killer Reserved Nine Seats starring Rosanna Schiaffino, Chris Avram and Eva Czemerys. As well is Nine Guests For A Crime from 1977 starring Arthur Kennedy, John Richardson and Caroline Laurence.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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01:33:1725/04/2024
Master Actor Series: De Niro Paycheck Thrillers With a Bad Twist - Hide and Seek / Red Lights
Two more movies that prove that De Niro can be a fascinating performer in twisty, convoluted, 21st century genre trash.
This week's films are Hide and Seek from 2005 starring OBVIOUSLY, De Niro as well as Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen and Elisabeth Shue. PLUS, 2012's Red Lights with Cillian Murphy, Sigourney Weaver and De Niro.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:34:4318/04/2024
Teen Girls Are The Worst: Heathers / Jawbreakers
Are you going on a long trip? If so, this is the episode to put on because this is as long as the last Scorsese movie, so focus on the road or lay back on your couch.
This episode goes over some of the most heartless/beloved young women characters we’ve covered on the podcast.
This week's films are Heathers from 1988 starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater and Shannen Doherty AND 1999's Jawbreakers starring Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart and Julie Benz.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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03:27:0810/04/2024
Hey Leave Me & My Girl Alone: Pacific Heights / Unlawful Entry
Early 90’s thrillers where you try to protect your lady but it’s VERY challenging.
It's strange how much time is spent on dealing with people who don’t know how to handle their money, Happy Tax Month Everybody!
This week's films are 1990's Pacific Heights staring Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine and Michael Keaton as well as Unlawful Entry from 1992 staring Kurt Russell, Madeleine Stowe and Ray Liotta.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:38:2703/04/2024
Remakes of the 50’s Vol. 1: Dragstrip Girl / Motorcycle Gang / Reform School Girls
As always Spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.
Part 1 of a 4 part series covering the films of ‘rebel highway’ originally on Showtime.
Dragstrip Girls is Directed by Mary Lambert of “Pet Cemetery” and “The InCrowd” fame.
Motorcycle Gang is directed by John (“Conan The Barbarian”) Milius.
Reform School Girls is directed by Johnathan Kaplan who directed “Unlawful Entry”, part of the next episode.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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01:21:2027/03/2024
Rando Giallo Vol. 1, Italian and Spanish Slasher Movies: Suspicious Death of a Minor / Pieces
As always Spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.
Murdered women are exposed in this ‘minor’ film from Sergio Martino and a huge cult classic film directed by Juan Piquer Simon.
This week's films are 1975's Suspicious Death of a Minor directed by Sergio Martino staring Claudio Cassinelli, Mel Ferrer and Lia Tanzi. As well as 1982's Pieces directed by Juan Piquer Simon and staring Christopher George, Lynda Day George, Frank Braña.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:17:1720/03/2024
Toxic Friends: Chuck and Buck / Envy
As Always Spoilers Abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.
Two movies on how not to treat your friend.
One character drama which won the John Cassavetes Award at the 16th Independent Spirit Awards and the other dark comedy is a studio funded travesty with the biggest non drama stars in the world (circa early 2000s).
This week's films are 2000's Chuck and Buck directed by Miguel Arteta and written by and starred Mike White. As well as 2004's Envy starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Rachel Weisz, Amy Poehler and Christopher Walken.
A correction note: Barry Sonnenfeld did ‘Men in Black’, not Barry Levinson. You’ll understand when you listen.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:24:4013/03/2024
Master Director Series: John Waters - Female Trouble / Polyester
As always spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.
John Waters delivers to us his 3rd double feature on the podcast, and we thank him for that.
This week's films are Female Trouble from 1974 staring Divine
David Lochary and Mary Vivian Pearce as well as Polyester from 1981 with Divine, Tab Hunter and David Samson.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:54:0606/03/2024
Indie Horror Fails: Delivery / Clownado
“Can you pinpoint what cheese wiz smells like?”
This weeks films are 2006's Delivery and Clownado from 2019.
As always spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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01:48:2029/02/2024
Master Director Series: Danny Devito - Death To Smoochy / Duplex
This week we have another Master Director Series, this time with the talented Danny Devito. Yeah THAT Danny Devito.
This week's film feature Michael's favorite Robin Williams comedy performance, in Death To Smoochy from 2002 and the other film 2003's Duplex feature exhausted performances by Drew Barrymore and Ben Stiller.
Credits:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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01:50:1709/02/2024
TV Adaptation: The Brady Bunch / A Very Brady Sequel
Wholesome-ness with a twinge of sardonic nature...that's what we gulp down.
Today's film are the 1995's The Brady Bunch and the sequel A Very Brady Sequel, with Shelley Long and Gary Cole.
Credits:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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01:39:3807/02/2024
Morally Panicked People Without Impulse Control : Before and After / Changing Lanes
Being confronted with complicated morals can bring out the best and sometimes the worst in people, as seen here in these 2 pictures.
This week's movies are Before and After from 1996 starring Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson and 2002's Changing Lanes with Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:19:0231/01/2024
Mambo Italiano : I Love You To Death / Oscar
Maranda and Michael delve into early 90's comedies revolving around the Italian family and the role of the head of the household.
This week's films are I Love You To Death from 1990 starring Kevin Kline, Tracey Ullman, William Hurt and River Phoenix and 1991's Oscar with Sylvester Stallone.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:14:0828/01/2024
Psychotic Visions Real and Imagined: The Visitor / The Ninth Configuration.
CLEARLY ARE THERE ARE SPOILER GALORE!
We are dumbfounded and perplexed by these sci fi psychedelic semi-religious (satire?) movies.
This week's films are 1979's The Visitor directed by Giulio Paradisi and starring John Huston, Mel Ferrer and Glenn Ford. As well as The Ninth Configuration from 1980 written and directed by William Peter Blatty starring Stacy Keach, Scott Wilson and Jason Miller
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Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:27:1813/01/2024
Ladies Doing It For Themselves: The First Wives Club / Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion
When women put their mind to something they can accomplish the stars.
Michael was playfully pissed he watched The First Wives Club but liked Romy and Michele’s trip back to high school.
This week's movies are The First Wives Club from 1996 with Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton and 1997's Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion starring Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow and Janeane Garofalo
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Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:23:5505/01/2024
Phone Freaks During The Holidays : Black Christmas / New Year’s Evil
AS ALWAYSSSSS NSFW and Spoilers Galore
What you do during the winter break is try not to get killed... It's really good advice.
This week's films are Black Christmas from 1974 starring Olivia Hussey and Keir Dullea. Also we talk about 1980's New Year's Evil starring Kip Niven, Roz Kelly, and Chris Wallace.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:56:1728/12/2023
Master Director Series - Ingmar Bergman: Shame & Hour of the Wolf (1968)
AS ALWAYSSSSS NSFW and Spoilers Galore
This is another installment of our Master Director Series. This time it's the work of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.
The films we are focusing on this week are 1968's Hour of the Wolf & Shame
Sadness and cruelty rein in these movies of heavy emotion.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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01:18:3621/12/2023
What It’s Like To Be A Meow Meow Person : Cat people / Curse of the Cat People
AS ALWAYS NSFW and Spoilers Galoreeeeee
Maranda and Michael discover what it’s like.
And also what a relationship with a cat person might be like.
This week's films are both from 1942 and 1944 ! First, Cat People which is an American supernatural horror film directed by Jacques Tourneur. Then, Curse of the Cat People the follow up to the 1942 movie both starring Simone Simon & Kent Smith.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:48:2416/12/2023
Thrilling Trickery Revolved Around Infidelity : Layover / Deception
Maranda and Michael wade into the world of angry & suave douchebags and nice guys who feel "bad" about the sex.
Michael is also a bit bewildered and dense about polyamory and bisexuals.
This week's films are 2001's Layover with David Hasselhoff and Deception from 2008 starring Hugh Jackman, Ewan McGregor and Michelle Williams
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
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02:15:0308/12/2023